Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
World/Pandemic
Types
Not Available
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
indische Malve
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
malva india
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Hedysarum
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Malvales
Family
Solanaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Indian Mallow season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Indian Mallow
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Indian Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.